3 F2 (g) + 3 H2O (l) → 6 HF (aq) + O3 (g)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 F0 + 6 e- → 6 F-I (reduction)
3 O-II - 6 e- → 3 O0 (oxidation)
F2 is an oxidizing agent, H2O is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
Products:
- HF – Fluorane
- Other names: Hydrofluoric acid , Hydrogen fluoride , Fluorhydric acid
- Appearance: Colorless solution ; Colourless gas or colourless liquid (below 19.5 °C) ; Colourless gas or colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless gas or fuming liquid (below 67°F) with a strong, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped in cylinders.]
- O3 – Trioxygen